Question

adverbs
an adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
when an adverb modifies a verb, it will answer one of the following questions: where? when? in what way? to what extent? when an adverb modifies an adjective or another adverb, it will answer the question to what extent? see the examples below
where? the book was here.
when? he never walked the dog.
in what way? thomas gently corrected her.
to what extent? they completely lost track of time.
practice a recognizing adverbs
read each sentence. then, write the adverb in each sentence.
example: she ran quickly to the car.
answer: quickly

1. he yelled loudly when he broke his rib.
2. that child can sleep anywhere.
3. i want to travel abroad.
4. moles live underground.
5. he accidentally spilled his milk.
6. shane always flosses his teeth.
7. i finally finished that letter.
8. i will see you soon.
9. the package will come tomorrow.
10. leila smiled cheerfully.

practice b identifying adverbs and the words they modify
read each sentence. then, write the adverb and the word or words it modifies.
example: i will arrive eventually.
answer: eventually - will arrive

1. juan is utterly wonderful.
2. that bell seldom rings.
3. young professionals are upwardly mobile.
4. i sometimes appreciate cold weather.
5. he usually arrives about this time.
6. miss graski practices her cello often.
7. the hawk dropped swiftly from the sky.
8. she practices medicine thoughtfully.
9. ava will move to chicago soon.
10. he was mortally wounded.

writing and speaking application
write a three - sentence description of how to do something, using at least three adverbs. circle the adverbs. then, take turns reading your sentences with a partner. your partner should listen for and name the adverbs in your sentences. then, switch roles with your partner.

Explanation:

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs. In "PRACTICE A", we identify the adverb in each sentence based on its function. In "PRACTICE B", we also identify the adverb and the word(s) it modifies. For the writing - speaking task, we need to use adverbs to describe a process.

Answer:

PRACTICE A

1. loudly
2. anywhere
3. abroad
4. underground
5. accidentally
6. always
7. finally
8. soon
9. tomorrow
10. cheerfully

PRACTICE B

1. utterly - wonderful
2. seldom - rings
3. upwardly - mobile
4. sometimes - appreciate
5. usually - arrives
6. often - practices
7. swiftly - dropped
8. thoughtfully - practices
9. soon - will move
10. mortally - wounded

Writing and Speaking Application

Example: First, carefully open the box. Then, slowly take out the item. Finally, gently place it on the table. (Adverbs circled: carefully, slowly, gently)